Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$62.2k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,328
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,328
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,450
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,328
Net price (after aid)$23,417
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$21,177
$30k – $48k$19,440
$48k – $75k$24,028
$75k – $110k$24,859
$110k+$28,966
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$62,234
Median debt at graduation$14,745
Est. monthly loan payment$156
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.2×Graduates earn about 4.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans64%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
53%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$14.7k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$17.3k
Net price
$23.4k
Pell
34%
Median debt
$14.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.2k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
819 - 1075
ACT range
14 - 21
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Des Moines, IA 50309
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
Social SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeAgricultureCommunicationsEducationHealth SciencesEngineering
Programs (17)
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologyInternational Relations
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryHistoryEnglish Literature
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Communications
Public Relations
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Health Sciences
Nursing
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About Mercy College of Health Sciences
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- Where is Mercy College of Health Sciences located?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is located in Des Moines, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences's published in-state tuition is approximately $17,328 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences reports total enrollment of approximately 907 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Mercy College of Health Sciences.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Mercy College of Health Sciences are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Mercy College of Health Sciences, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/mercy-college-of-health-sciences